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Ken Burns on His ‘Most Important’ Project Yet—The American Revolution

Ken Burns on His ‘Most Important’ Project Yet—The American Revolution

Summary

Ken Burns is releasing a new documentary series about the American Revolution. It explores how 13 colonies became a nation while grappling with issues such as liberty and slavery. The series will start airing on November 16 and will also be available for streaming.

Key Facts

  • Ken Burns is a well-known filmmaker who previously made the popular documentary The Civil War.
  • His new project focuses on the American Revolution, which he describes as the "story of us."
  • The series will examine the complex ideas about freedom and slavery during the Revolution.
  • It covers events from the 1750s and '60s leading to America's independence.
  • Burns aims to make the historical events come alive without actual photographs or films from that time.
  • The series will premiere on November 16 with a format similar to his previous work, showing over six nights on PBS.
  • For modern viewers, the entire series will also be available to stream at once.
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